Welder/Fabrication Engineering Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Welder/Fabricator Apprentice to be part of the production team at Gemini Rail Services.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday, 07.00 - 15.00. Friday, 07.00 - 12.00.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

5

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

To ensure that all key performance indicators (KPI’s) and /or objectives set with your Line Manager are performed effectively and within target and agreed parameters.
To adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures and ensure that you respect and adhere to these with regards to health and safety, minimisation of waste, care of the environment, equality of opportunity and elimination of discrimination and unfair treatment.
To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time by your Line manager.
To attend college on day release and pass modules in expected time frames

Where you'll work

Wolverton Works Stratford Road
Wolverton
Milton Keynes
MK12 5NT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Your training plan

You'll be studying at the Innovation & Technology, one day a week at Milton Keynes College.

More training information

Throughout your apprenticeship you'll get:

Expert mentors / trainers who will guide you through your apprenticeship
Hands-on learning, who will give you real-world feedback
Modern facilities with ample access to tech equipment and resources and much more!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C / 4)
Maths (grade C / 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade C / 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Experience with tools

Other requirements

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must meet the following residency criteria: You must have lived in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. Predicted grades will be accepted. However, any offers made will be conditional, pending actual grades. Gemini Rail Services operates a strict drug & alcohol policy, and all candidates will be subject to a safety critical medical and screening.

About this company

Gemini Rail Services, Wolverton Works is a major UK repairer of railway rolling stock and has a considerable reputation with its customers for providing a flexible response, a quality product and value for money. Gemini Rail Services have been recognised regionally and nationally for quality delivery and achievement success rates of engineering apprenticeship programmes.

https://www.geminirs.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Holiday of 25 days’ basic + 8 Bank Holidays • Employee Assistance Programme • Pension Scheme • Learning and Development opportunities • Cycle to Work Scheme • Wellbeing initiatives run throughout the year.

After this apprenticeship

A role within the company may be on offer upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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